Civil Design Manager, Data Center Sites - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM•Arlington, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a talented and experienced Civil Design Manager to oversee a wide variety of greenfield and add/move/change projects for colocation and hyper-scale data centers. This role spans from due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through construction documents, and construction administration. The ideal candidate has experience managing the design of industrial and data center civil and utility infrastructure, a background in civil engineering, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule within the US, though office attendance is encouraged if an AECOM office is nearby. Periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry, and this role provides an opportunity to work with teams worldwide on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. It is a hands-on, client-facing role with potential for upward career mobility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, plus eight (8) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, or Business Administration
6 years of relevant experience in industrial and data center design and/or project management
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional
Active or recent leadership in data center and mission-critical trade organization
Excellent communication (written/oral)
Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations and with minimal oversight
Team leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Lead data center due diligence, planning, and design teams to deliver projects that meet client requirements, on schedule, and to a high degree of quality.
Oversee design disciplines including prototype development, test fitting, mass grading, stormwater management, utility prepositioning and design (power, telecommunications, and water/wastewater pumping, storage, and conveyance), and on- and off-site roadways.
Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project, both within AECOM and to clients.
Identify and mitigate project risks with creative solutions.
Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.
Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects.
Develop trusting relationships with client and sub/partner consultant stakeholders.
Coach junior staff and support professional growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and strategic thinking.